Today we are joined by Simon, representing Hell's Basement Brewing from Medicine Hat. Simon shares the incredible story of a town that drank a brewery dry, and shares some stories from his own beer journey.

Today Andrew is joined by Graeme of Troubled Monk Brewery. Graeme talks with Anderw about the family spirit that powers the the brewery (and soon to be distillery). They also chat about the homebrewers guild, and Graeme's own beer journey.

Today Andrew is joined by Chris Connely of Craft Beer Importers. They discuss a robust beer culture, #importerprolems, and a special all Alberta announcement. Also producer Matt yells his shameless plug.

Show Notes:

01:20 - A robust beer scene NEEDS imports/ What are the challenges unique to importers?

Today Andrew is joined by two of the fine gentlemen who make up the Dandy Brewing Co., Ben and Derek. They join Andrew to talk about the origins of Calgary's only nano brewery and brewing beer that they wanted to see produced. They also discuss the great community of breweries, and about the bright future of Alberta Beer. Check them out at their Website.

Today Andrew is joined by Shane, founder of the Edmonton Beer Geeks Anonymous for an acronym heavy episode. Shane has been beating the drum of craft beer since before your grandfather was in diapers, and he tells Andrew about the basis for founding the EBGA and the events they use to help grow interest and participation in the craft beer scene. sign up for their newsletter

Show Notes

01:03 - Who are the EBGA and what makes you unique?

03:27 - Current Events

13:30 - The Real Ale Festival

20:16 - when did you first enjoy beer?

29:38 - Breaking News!

30:50 - What do you want to see in Alberta Beer?

33:23 - How Big can things get?

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This week Andrew is trading his hosting chair for a guesting chair and letting producer Matt take the wheel. Andrew talks in a bit more detail about the Alberta Craft Beer Guide Book, as well as his own personal beer journey.

Show Notes:

02:10 - What makes the guidebook unique?

05:15 The lay out of the guide

11:04 - The brewery info pages

14:30 The beer being drank

19:35 - what changes have you seen in what is necessary to start a brewery?

Andrew sits down with Ben, one quarter of Edmonton's first Nano brewery Bent Stick. Ben discusses the challenges and advantages of only having four lights to keep on, and how much you can do one small batch at a time.

Today Andrew is joined by Ryan, Head brewer of Norseman brewing company. Norseman (and Ryan) have taken a long journey to get where there are, and Ryan shares some highlights from his time with the 6 years young rural brewpub.

Today Andrew sits down with Tim, Production Manager at Alley Kat Brewing Co. Tim and Andrew chat about the Alberta brewing pioneer, as well as his own introductions to beer, and what drew him to the beer scene, and what inspired him to go pro.

Today Andrew is joined byTaylor, Head Brewer at Yellowhead Brewery. Taylor talks with Andrew about starting from the bottom as a volunteer and grinding away to become head brewer, learning about and loving beer along the way.

From upstart brewpub in episode 1 to legacy Brewpub in Episode 2; today Andrew is joined by Don of Brewsters Brewing Co. Don has amassed a wealth of knowledge of the industry and the company in his 21 years at Brewsters. He shares some stories from all ends of the business with Andrew.

Welcome to the Inaugural Episode of the Alberta Craft Beer Guidecast, a podcast dedicated to shining a light on people doing good work in the Alberta craft beer scene. Today we are joined by Wayne Sheridan of Situation Brewing. Wayne talks with Andrew about being one of the first brewpubs to open under relaxed provincial regulation, and the joys and struggles of being an early adopter and a brewpub in a high traffic location. Get tickets to the launch here